Sirach 28:2-13
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2 Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest.
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3 One man beareth hatred against another, and doth he seek pardon from the Lord?
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4 He sheweth no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and doth he ask forgiveness of his own sins?
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5 If he that is but flesh nourish hatred, who will intreat for pardon of his sins?
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6 Remember thy end, and let enmity cease; [remember] corruption and death, and abide in the commandments.
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7 Remember the commandments, and bear no malice to thy neighbour: [remember] the covenant of the Highest, and wink at ignorance.
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8 Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: for a furious man will kindle strife,
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9 A sinful man disquieteth friends, and maketh debate among them that be at peace.
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10 As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth: and as a man's strength is, so is his wrath; and according to his riches his anger riseth; and the stronger they are which contend, the more they will be inflamed.
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11 An hasty contention kindleth a fire: and an hasty fighting sheddeth blood.
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12 If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched: and both these come out of thy mouth.
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13 Curse the whisperer and doubletongued: for such have destroyed many that were at peace.